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Regional Priorities FY 2020 Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region The Greater Whitsunday region spans an area of more 90,000 km2, has a permanent regional population of more than 170,000 and contributes more than $16 billion to the national economy. The economy of the Greater Whitsunday region is as diverse as it is wide and has a proven track record as a region for not only growth and Greater Whitsunday Alliance prosperity but also resilience. is the peak, independent economic development and advocacy body for the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region. Our vision is simple: Making the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region strong for generations. The Isaac region is home to the Bowen Basin, Technology and Service (METS) industries and the housing the largest coal mining deposits in Australia. Whitsundays is a world-class tourism destination The majority of Queensland’s prime coking coal attracting more than a million visitors annually. The reserves are mined here, including the highest-grade Greater Whitsunday region also boasts a strong metallurgical coal in the world. Mackay is the centre of agribusiness sector and is one of the nation’s largest one of Australia’s most developed Mining Equipment, sugar and bio commodity producers. To keep moving in a positive direction, continued investment in infrastructure, liveability projects and new projects is vital. This region is not looking for handouts but rather, hand-ups to create a positive, strong future for our important regional communities. • Continued mining exploration in the region • Adoption of a clearer definition of ‘local’ to support regional communities Executive Summary • Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area • Superyachts To ensure the continued growth and development of the Greater Whitsunday • Flood mitigation of the Bruce Highway at region, Greater Whitsunday Alliance is seeking Goorganga Plains commitment from both the State and Federal • Flood mitigation of Proserpine Shute Harbour Governments for the following Supporting Road at Hamilton Plains Prosperity and Enabling Infrastructure projects: • Upgrades to the Peak Downs Highway • Urannah Water Scheme 2 Regional Priorities Greater Whitsunday Alliance Greater Whitsunday Alliance Regional Priorities 3 Policy Area: Supporting Prosperity Better practice definition of local Summary: to help establish and grow local supply chains and develop Greater Whitsunday Alliance recommends State and Federal regional economies for the benefit of industry, workforce and Governments, and industry adopt and implement a better the community. Currently there is a loose and inconsistent practice definition of local and associated local definition of local and a need for clear definitions of both content policy. ‘local’ as a business and ‘local’ in terms of a region. For some industry and governments, local can be defined as ‘Australian Background: and New Zealand’ whilst others will determine a strict, The recent Queensland Local Content Leaders Network arbitrary geographical boundary. Research shows that having (QLCLN) Local Procurement Model Positioning Paper, states a broad definition of local dilutes the benefits for regional local content policies, are an important regional policy tool areas. Opportunity: Adopt a more refined definition of ‘local’ and a better ‘local’ geographical region. A stronger and more robust definition of ‘local’ and associated local content strategies, will build local industry and business capabilities and capacities for regional communities. Policy Area: Supporting Prosperity The future of the Resources Sector Summary: Opportunity: Greater Whitsunday Alliance urges all levels of government In addition to the thousands of direct and indirect construction to support continued investment into resources exploration and operational jobs which will be created by multiple projects and projects to create sustainability and prosperity for across future resources sector projects there are a range of communities in the Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday region. other important considerations including: Exploration is fundamental to the future of the mining • The METS sector will directly benefit resulting in more jobs and resource industry but also provides confidence to the and increased innovation and investment in R&D across thousands of regional Queenslanders whose jobs, business the sector. and community relies on continued exploration and expansion • Improvements to supply chain enhancement roads and of the resources sectors. other major infrastructure in the Greater Whitsunday region. Source: SC Lennon & Associates Background: • Investment in regional communities for social and The Greater Whitsunday region is critical to the future of the economic development. resources sector given the proximity to the Bowen and Galilee • Increased business opportunities in the resources sector Basins. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region is recognized through research and development. as a regional economic powerhouse and requires continued • Potentially opens up Abbot Point State Development Area to Supporting a more defined local definition has many benefits including: support in order to achieve future growth for the benefit of new and existing industry and agricultural providers across • Sustainable regional communities • Increased employment opportunities all Australians. the region through multi-use rail and port agreements • Increased R &D investment • Improved retention of young people within in the regions. Action: Action: Continued support for the resources sector to create sustainability and prosperity for communities Adopt, implement and champion better practice definition of local and local content policy for both government in the Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday region. and industry. 4 Regional Priorities Greater Whitsunday Alliance Greater Whitsunday Alliance Regional Priorities 5 Policy Area: Supporting Prosperity Policy Area: Supporting Prosperity Mackay Waterfront Priority International superyachts Development Area (PDA) Summary: Summary: Greater Whitsunday Alliance calls on the State and Federal Governments to support the development and delivery of public The Greater Whitsunday region is home to a number of world class marinas. However, current legislation prohibits foreign realm improvements and economic initiatives in the Mackay Waterfront PDA through direct and grant application funding. flagged superyachts from chartering in Australia. Greater Whitsunday Alliance calls on the Federal Government to change current Charter legislation or develop new Charter legislation to allow foreign flagged superyachts to charter in Australia. Background: The Mackay Waterfront PDA is centrally located within the Mackay urban area and includes land and water along the southern Background: side of the Pioneer River, including the City centre core, and extends east to the coastal frontage along Binnington Esplanade The inability for foreign flagged superyachts to charter in Australia is the biggest inhibitor to growth in the Australian superyacht (Town Beach). The PDA development scheme facilitates preferred development outcomes to support economic and community industry. The Whitsundays is regarded as a world class sailing destination however Australia is unable to compete with outcomes sought by the PDA and the public realm vision and concepts shown in the Mackay Waterfront master plan. neighbouring international destinations of Fiji and New Zealand due to current legislation. Opportunity: Opportunity: The Mackay Waterfront PDA provides many opportunities to improve the region’s liveability, attract investment, skills and Allowing foreign flagged superyachts to charter in Australia requires revision of the Coast Trading (Revitalising Australian residents, and revitalise the inner city through the redevelopment of the waterfronts; fostering and supporting innovation and Shipping) Act 2012 and/or new Charter legislation. Benefits to changing or developing new legislation include: knowledge industries; promotion of the city centre as a key regional business hub; and providing exciting, activated and people- • No requirement for Government investment to secure large economic benefits through legislation change. orientated streets, places and attractions. The redevelopment of the waterfront areas will set the scene for significant urban transformation for the city, that establishes Mackay as a nationally recognised destination of choice to live, work, invest, do • Increase in superyacht visitation has a direct correlation on visitor length of stay and associated expenditure, therefore business, study and holiday. providing a huge boost to Whitsunday region tourism. • Increased direct and indirect jobs in the tourism and professional marine industries. Action: Action: Greater Whitsunday Alliance calls for the State and Federal Governments to commit to significantly funding the Greater Whitsunday Alliance calls for the Federal Government to revise the Coast Trading (Revitalising Australian development and delivery of the public realm improvements and economic initiatives in the Mackay Waterfront PDA. Shipping) Act 2012 and/or develop new Charter legislation.) 6 Regional Priorities Greater Whitsunday Alliance Greater Whitsunday Alliance Regional Priorities 7 Policy Area: Enabling Infrastructure Policy Area: Enabling Infrastructure Bruce Highway flood mitigation, Whitsundays Hamilton Plains flood mitigation Summary: approximately 10,500 daily vehicle movements on the Bruce Flood proofing the Bruce Highway in the Whitsunday region, Highway at Proserpine, therefore indicating
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